The Best Beach on Key West - Tour of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park | Florida

Fort Zachary State Park is said to have the best beach on Key West. I hope you enjoy my experience touring the historic Civil War Fort and the beach at this beautiful Florida State Park. It was one of the most beautiful days I have ever experienced while visiting Key West.
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[@MarkyMouse]

Wow Jay, I love this episode! I’m a history buff.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Mark

[@ChinaDollTravels]

I love the beach

[@xt3222]

Con todo 👊📽️💪👀👋🇬🇹

[@william.weir2023]

enjoyed your key west videos... that beach sure looked inviting..

[@TampaJay]

Thank you William I’m happy you enjoyed them it was a great weekend look forward to going back

[@Freptboy]

I have been to this beach so many times before. It's nice because Fort Taylor will give you the opportunity to look at the Fort and spend the rest of the day at the beach.

[@TampaJay]

It’s one of the very best beach experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks my friend

[@Freptboy]

@@TampaJay Yes the beach and the entire key West. Nice video. I haven't been to key West since 2018. I just saw on your video a new attraction. Going back later this year

[@OffRampAdventures]

Nice to get some insight on Key West before making the trip! The fort is a bonus! Thanks!

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Looking cool TJ ...riding scooter. Looks like a dope place. Another great vid. Music in jail cell great. Nothin beats a day at beach. 😎

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Bernard!

[@nikreikalas6886]

Another GREAT tour, keep them coming.

[@donnaj5464]

Thanks for the informative video! I love history! The beach was beautiful!

[@TampaJay]

You’re welcome Donna glad you enjoyed it this was a great day for me

[@birdnest5814]

Hi Tampa Jay👋 thanks for showing us around the fort and that beautiful beach.💕👍😊

[@TampaJay]

Hi there my friend. It was shocking of just how beautiful of a day and beach it was. Glad I could share it with you and everyone. Thanks so much !

[@coreysballs]

Renting a scooter and going there is by far the best way to experience key west! You nailed it for sure!

[@TampaJay]

It truly is the best way to get around. Cheap on gas too

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@coreysballs]

@@TampaJay parking a car is a total nightmare down there!

[@jonathanstrunk9814]

Great video brother, ill be visiting here from Boston in early march. Please keep them coming!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Jonathan much ahead my friend

[@kathrynstadts1662]

That beach was gorgeous! That would brighten anyone's day.

[@TampaJay]

I should have gotten their sooner it was beautiful thanks Kathryn

[@rbnmullane]

Wow Jay u brought back some amazing memories. I have definitely got to go back. I spent alot of time down there when we lived in Miami. Thank you for the amazing tour.

[@voyager0156]

Another thank you for showing a part of Florida I missed many a year ago. Your videos are awesome!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much! Happy to see you’ve been enjoying the channel.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

This was very cool to watch Jay! Such a nice beach and the history.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks buddy it was a great day

[@MikeRuh01]

Pretty cool adventure TJ. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Well Mr. J . That was an excellent video. Thanks. Stay safe my friend

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Kevin glad to hear you enjoyed it

[@1ilgrillo]

Bob Dylan's song Key West brought me here. He paints such a beautiful image, I just had to check it out. Thanks for a great video, it is an amazing location. Maybe I'll get there one day.

[@bbass8711]

You give explicit and entertaining reviews...thanks!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@lindaricci8121]

Key West with a scooter is the only way to really enjoy a the little stops along the way. Thanks for the vid.

[@vincentappleby9521]

Loved the tour and history Jay. 🙂👍

[@MayaRaimondo]

I love hearing your thoughts… it makes for a better video. 🥰🙏🏼

[@Living_EDventures]

I did not see this fort when i was there. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@dereksdestinations]

We got engaged on that beach almost 5 hrs ago. You can see the Naval weather station on the south side from the sand...actual southernmost spot you can’t reach. Didn’t get a chance to see the fort so thanks for showing it. Dry Tortugas would be amazing to visit! Maybe someday! I miss Key West...making me jealous just watching this!

[@TampaJay]

That weather station reminds me of a mini version of Epcot! Haha .. such a beautiful beach to get engaged on. I hope you all get to come back soon and relive that precious moment and enjoy the beach! Thanks for joining me vicariously

[@quinnanshetler3973]

What a great day!

[@Dani702]

Loved it Jay! I always appreciate the relaxing tone but still entertaining and informational in your videos.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you my good and awesome friend

[@markdraskovics5274]

HEY,, TAMPA JAY WHAT'S UP WELL I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL NOW FOR A FEW MONTHS AND REALLY ENJOYING THE CONTENT AND FEEL OF YOUR VIDEOS AND THE PLACES YOU GO ARE INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE I REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE OF THE FORT GREAT JOB JAY THANK YOU

[@dmax64]

Fort Zachary Taylor was a great choice to visit. It reminds me of Fort Knox (Maine) all the history and walking in the footsteps of soldiers from the past is something else. Tfs and stay safe .

[@TampaJay]

Thanks my friend it is one of my new favorite places

[@bicentenialkid]

Thanks for another great video and I hope you are doing well. Take care buddy.

[@marypettyfer4640]

Thankyou Tampa 👍🙏❤

[@harryp1665]

This was so cool, I can’t wait to vacation in Key West. Always wanted to go but now I really do. Thanks so much for sharing. I love these old forts, I’ve been to Fort Desoto which has great beach’s.

[@TampaJay]

Ft Desoto is one of my favorite spots thanks Harry!

[@Rossturnerphoto]

Looks like a fun trip. I've lived in Florida my whole life but never been to the keys. I may be going later this year.

[@taipandeislascanarias6584]

okeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ... yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@zakkmon123]

👍🏻! Love our Florida heritage. Something very calm and sobering in the fort. The civil war reenacting is great experience in the fort as well 🇺🇸! Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸!

[@mickharman5833]

Great vid

[@marypettyfer4640]

Well that rant was beautiful 😊

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Mary I’m happy you liked it

[@raulduke6105]

Been to KW 4 times and ft zac is the best beach by far

[@TampaJay]

Loved it out there thanks Raul

[@ParanormalShaun]

Ive been binge watching your videos. Awesome stuff. I'm moving to Ocala next week. We should link up one day. 🤘

[@monicaaa9661]

Your videos really make me miss traveling 😩 safe travels!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Monica. I hope you are able return to your travels again, much sooner than later. 🤞🙏

[@tjme]

Beautiful views from that observation deck! Thanks so much for taking us along. Your videos of Florida are keeping me sane this winter, we've already cancelled 2 trips to FL due to covid. Stuck in frozen Ohio. Just seeing the sun, sand, and palm trees brightens my day! And now I have more sites to add to my list for future trips. Safe travels.

[@TampaJay]

You’re so welcome my friend glad to hear you could live vicariously thru the video. I hope you are able to fly south sooner than later for this beach. Thanks so much

[@Joeylimo65]

Great vlog, Key West is my favorite vacation spot but I’ve never seen that Fort or that beach. Thanks for showing it. BTW, the scooters are so much fun.👍

[@MagtasticProductions]

Love Key West we went to that Fort and beach two years ago. Beautiful!

[@JaniceLalla]

Like number 41

[@joep4235]

awesome adventure !! The Tortugas sound pretty intriguing though :-)

[@TampaJay]

Thank buddy! I can’t wait to get out to the Tortugas

[@randolphkersey5155]

I would like to go there as well. I really have a hard time rationalizing the app. 170 dollar price tag though. Sounds a lot like profiteering. Of course if you are a resident of Monroe County, you get a discount.

[@robthetimekeeper2423]

The seaplane is worth the extra cash.

[@wrblattner69]

Dude was waving at the camera in the background on the beach. Seen you filming lol

[@TampaJay]

Haha I always miss those

[@rf-bh3fh]

spot on Tampa Jay

[@TampaJay]

Thank you!

[@davehitt]

Very nice

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Dave!

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

😎✌

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Mango

[@naybur74]

Forts...love these places, i have been to the fort in St Augustine, and Desoto, when i lived in St Pete, and i think that dark hall way was the latrine area.

[@TampaJay]

That makes sense there were Round holes my feet on the concrete haha Good Observation

[@andyfoley6906]

Good video! And I live here in Key West!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Andy! Miss KW

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Good video guy. I from Jacksonville Florida. I went to Tampa to see my uncle when I was a little boy.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Julian happy to hear you liked it

[@kylepokeyporter8375]

At least you didn't run into any of the topless beaches! Lol.. Did You drive to Key West or fly.? Good ol 96er she won't be forgotten !!!!

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

Id llike to thank my Mom Robin Taylor, and the producer of the video. Family reunion countdown 2021!

[@bigwaves2824]

nice video and dont get the retro 1989 vans wet bro

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Keith!!

[@robthetimekeeper2423]

12:35 Those might have been the latrines. Note the benches with many holes to your left.

[@rvboondocker2559]

So, for those of you who are aficionados, the spiral staircase was actually installed backwards! Leave it to the US government for that one! They are supposed to be designed so that the defender can come down the stairs and use their right hand to easily swing their sword or a stabbing device. These were designed so that the advantage goes to the attacker!

[@angelcris10]

Have you been to Smathers Beach? And if so, out of the two which one was best?

[@susan7204]

It's neat looking but I like Higgs Beach better. It's powdery, white sand. The erosion is so bad & I don't understand why they don't replenish it. I laid on the beach towel & it's so hard & uncomfortable. Plus, they want $6 for a damn hot dog! I recommend that you use the grills next time you come!! Watch out for the Man O Wars, ouch!

[@djbillygunn7992]

Go to the dry tortugas

[@joanroberson8481]

You didn’t notice but look back at your footage...when you went down the narrow hallway you passed right by the boarded up toilets! More like an outhouse!

[@TampaJay]

Latrines hahaha

[@Shumanator94]

Why do you remind me of Adam The Woo. Lol. He's also from Florida.

[@sonyaklaver8272]

What's the name of that beach?

[@TampaJay]

Fort Zachary Taylor Beach

[@timdaugherty5921]

I thought that was a nude beach?

[@TampaJay]

Hmm... The only thing I saw nude there were dogs and iguanas 😂

[@travelingwithrick]

May be thinking of Fort Desoto beach near st.pete.